Find great things to do in Fort McMurray as you discover Alberta’s natural beauty

Located just off Highway 63, Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray offers a convenient home base for exploring the best things to do in Alberta. The Oil Sands Discovery Centre offers multimedia exhibits, films, and demonstrations to educate visitors about the world’s biggest single oil deposit, the Athabasca Oil Sands. If you’re fascinated by history, visit Heritage Village to explore more than 15 historic buildings dating from 1914 to the late 1940s, or Heritage Shipyard, which features vessels, train cars, and artifacts that tell the story of river and railway transportation. For outdoor adventures, you can practice your swing at Fort McMurray Golf Club or hit the slopes at Vista Ridge.

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Fort McMurray Golf Club

4.31 mi / 6.93 km from the hotel
This scenic 18-hole course runs through the boreal forest and along the Athabasca River.

Heritage Village and Heritage Shipyard

1.59 mi / 2.56 km from the hotel
The Fort McMurray Heritage Society runs both Heritage Village, where you can tour historic homes, and Heritage Shipyard, where you can learn about the area's maritime history.

MacDonald Island Park

3.46 mi / 5.57 km from the hotel
This expansive recreational facility offers golf, swimming, tennis, dancing, and even live concerts and performances.

Oil Sands Discovery Centre

1.1 mi / 1.77 km from the hotel
Learn about the Athabasca Oil Sands, one of the largest oil deposits in the world, at this educational facility that offers films and an extraction demonstration.

Borealis Park

3.37 mi / 5.42 km from the hotel
Lace up your sneakers and head to this popular park, which offers scenic jogging trails. When you’re ready for a break, you can admire the view from one of the benches overlooking the pond.

Vista Ridge

8.36 mi / 13.45 km from the hotel
Tube, ice-skate, and shred the slopes at this popular recreation park. During the warmer months, you can challenge friends to a round of golf or take to new heights on the aerial course.